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No launch price source was found for the EU, so no EUR price is stored."}},{"url":"https://www.skullcandy.ca/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.json","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["markets"],"notes":{"markets":"Canada store product data lists the same SKUs, priced in CAD."}},{"url":"https://www.skullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-anc","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manual_url","multipoint","multipoint_device_count","microphone_noise_reduction","transparency_adjustable","low_latency_mode","eq_bands","eq_presets","control_types","gesture_controls","customizable_controls","volume_control","charging_port","cables_included","firmware_updatable","feature_requirements","voice_assistant","companion_app_platforms"],"notes":{"manual_url":"Maker product help page for the Method 540 ANC with setup, controls, app and charging. It is the online guide. 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Those three claims are not stored because the product page and help page do not state them."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-new-earbuds-put-ai-in-your-ears-but-theres-a-catch","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["announce_date","release_date","status","launch_price_usd"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Article dated 8 January 2026: the newly launched Method 540 ANC.","release_date":"Article dated 8 January 2026: available now in the US for 149.99 USD. 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